Overall score
Greenhill
26.8/100
West Kempsey
52.4/100
Greenhill vs West Kempsey, NSW suburb comparison
West Kempsey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreenhillWest Kempsey
Crime rate
Greenhill
163.7 / 1k
West Kempsey
164.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenhill
24
West Kempsey
166
Population
Greenhill
757
West Kempsey
5,073
Metric leadGreenhill 3West Kempsey 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Kempsey
- Best for familiesWest Kempsey
- Best for investmentWest Kempsey
- Best for best valueWest Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsWest Kempsey
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Greenhill | West Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.8/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.7 / 1k | 164.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 140 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 166 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 14 |
| Population | 757 | 5,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Greenhill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and West Kempsey is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Greenhill pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas West Kempsey is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Kempsey, while Greenhill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.